Social Worker (Part Time, 12-Month Contract) | South Bunbury

For Purpose Aged Care , a not-for-profit provider, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to join our brand-new South Bunbury residential aged care team on a part-time, 12-month contract.

In this rewarding role, you will provide person-centred psychosocial support, advocacy, and case management to residents and their families, helping them navigate important life transitions with dignity, respect, and confidence. A key focus will be supporting residents transitioning from hospital into short-term residential aged care.

At Purpose Aged Care, we live our values every day:

Collaboration | Accountability | Respect | Empathy

About the Role

- You will work closely with residents, families, the multidisciplinary team, and external stakeholders to:
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and identify support needs.
- Provide case management and transition planning.
- Support residents and families to understand aged care and living options.
- Coordinate referrals to health, community, and government services.
- Assist residents experiencing grief, loss, social isolation, or adjustment challenges.
- Facilitate family meetings and care planning discussions.
- Advocate for resident rights, dignity, choice, and wellbeing.




- Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and quality improvement initiatives.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

- Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification.
- Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Experience within health, aged care, community, disability, or related services.
- Strong communication, counselling, advocacy, and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of aged care legislation and quality standards.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Current National Police Check (within 12 months).

Desirable:

- Residential aged care experience.
- Knowledge of dementia and palliative care.
- Current Driver's Licence.

Why Join Us?

- Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,500 per year.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Ongoing career development opportunities.
- Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

If you're passionate about supporting older people to live with dignity, independence, and choice, we'd love to hear from you.

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